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Why We Value Acting with Integrity
As we invest in the next generation of engineers, we look for students who already live with integrity—and then we equip them to carry...
Nell-Marie Colman
Jul 282 min read


What is "A Better World," Anyways?
A better world starts with small acts of selflessness—like clearing a neighbor's fallen branch in the pouring rain, simply because it’s...
Nell-Marie Colman
Jul 172 min read


Wishing Grayson All the Best
Grayson joined Colman Engineering as an intern in January 2023 and quickly became a valuable member of our team. Over the past two and a...
Nell-Marie Colman
Jul 112 min read


Why We Value Doing Work We're Proud Of
This post is the fourth in a series exploring the values that guide our work at Colman Engineering. These reflections aren’t declarations...
Nell-Marie Colman
Jul 12 min read


Meet Our Newest Team Member, K2D2
We’re always looking for ways to work smarter and use resources wisely. So we’re excited to introduce you to the newest addition to our...
Nell-Marie Colman
Jun 231 min read


Helping Your Team Understand Its Clear Purpose
Last week at the 2025 Leadership Legacy Experience, I had the privilege of joining a panel discussion on how organizations can help their...
Nell-Marie Colman
Jun 203 min read


Taking Rough Measurements, Wherever You Are
Ever found yourself needing to measure something, but you don’t have a tape measure or ruler with you? Maybe you're at a job site, in the...
Nell-Marie Colman
Jun 192 min read


Why We Closed the Office Last Friday
We closed our office on Friday to attend the 2025 Leadership Legacy Experience—a full-day event at James Madison University, hosted by our friends at Dove Development & Consulting.
Nell-Marie Colman
Jun 162 min read


How We Achieved Net Zero with Solar Panels at Colman Engineering
The Journey of Going Solar A little over three years ago, we installed solar panels at the Colman Engineering office. Our goal was to...
Nell-Marie Colman
May 192 min read


Why We Value Considering the Big Picture
It’s about understanding how today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s outcomes—for our clients, their neighbors, and the environment we all share.
Nell-Marie Colman
May 73 min read


Why We Value Treating Everyone with Respect
“Treating Everyone with Respect” isn’t just about being polite. It’s about recognizing the important role each person plays in a project and honoring that role.
Nell-Marie Colman
Apr 223 min read


Leading with a Clear Purpose: Interview #2
If "leadership" means caring for people, creating an environment where they can thrive, and moving everyone toward a shared purpose, then Nell-Marie is all in.
Staff Writer
Apr 155 min read


Why We Value Open Lines of Communication
Open communication means more than just staying in touch—it’s about creating a shared understanding, building trust, and avoiding surprises.
Nell-Marie Colman
Apr 92 min read


Leading with a Clear Purpose
Recently, Gil had the opportunity to sit down with Wes for a Facebook Live interview, discussing what it means to lead with a clear purpose.
Nell-Marie Colman
Mar 246 min read


Go Green for St. Patrick's Day—And for Stormwater!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today's the day for wearing green. But you can make green choices every day—especially when it comes to...
Nell-Marie Colman
Mar 173 min read


Celebrating 15 Years of Serving Our Community
The Colman Engineering team, celebrating another successful year during our 2024 Christmas Party. Fifteen years ago, Colman Engineering...
Nell-Marie Colman
Mar 141 min read


Hometown Highlights: Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC)
This week Colman Engineering would like to highlight the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) and Foundation. Providing...
Staff Writer
Jan 4, 20221 min read


West Virginia Infrastructure Receives a “D” in First-Ever Infrastructure Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) just released its first-ever Report Card for West Virginia’s infrastructure, giving the...
Staff Writer
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Here Comes the Sun…Colman Engineering Catches Some Solar Arrays
If you drive past, or come visit the office, you may notice something a little different about the space. No, it’s not the team basking...
Staff Writer
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Returning to Nature: Bio-mimicry Advancements in Engineering
Conjuring an image of “nature” typically entails lush forests, deep canyons, sunsets over the horizon, or whatever your favorite...
Staff Writer
Sep 21, 20214 min read
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